“And Thus We See”

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Lessons learned from stories in the Book of Mormon are sometimes clearly stated after the words “and thus we see.” For example, speaking of the years of wandering in the wilderness after fleeing from Jerusalem with his family, Nephi wrote:

“We did travel and wade through much affliction in the wilderness. …

“And so great were the blessings of the Lord upon us, that while we did live upon raw meat in the wilderness, our women … were strong, yea, even like unto the men. …”

“And thus we see that the commandments of God must be fulfilled. And if it so be that the children of men keep the commandments of God he doth nourish them, and strengthen them” (1 Nephi 17:1–3).

Yet other lessons learned from the Book of Mormon may be more subtly taught. Following is artwork painted by Latter-day Saint artist Minerva Teichert, who often depicted stories found in the Book of Mormon. As you turn to the scriptures for the full account of each story, see if you can identify the powerful lesson each story teaches.

Alma the Younger and Amulek cried unto God in prison for deliverance “and the earth shook mightily, and the walls of the prison … fell to the earth,” and those “who smote upon Alma and Amulek, were slain by the fall thereof” (Alma 14:27).